Alajuela
Costa Rica
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Tue May 5
29°C
/ 84°F
Low: 17°C
/ 62°F
Wed May 6
29°C
/ 85°F
Low: 17°C
/ 62°F
Thu May 7
28°C
/ 83°F
Low: 16°C
/ 61°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$634
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
7.0
Excellent
Fixed Internet
90
Broadband (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources
Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.
🌍 Demographics
- Population47,494
- Region
- ClimateTropical
- Elevation954 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)68.50 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)62.86 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)8.45 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.72 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)122.52 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.65 USD
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)1.53 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)7.68 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.45 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)21104.95 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)26777.09 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)6.87 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant10.56 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)42.25 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)10.56 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)3.17 USD
- Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)2.06 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)3.86 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)2.24 USD
- Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)1.58 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.53 USD
- Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)1.37 USD
- White Rice (1 kg)2.32 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)1.84 USD
- Local Cheese (1 kg)7.39 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)9.80 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)12.67 USD
- Apples (1 kg)2.64 USD
- Bananas (1 kg)1.59 USD
- Oranges (1 kg)3.70 USD
- Tomatoes (1 kg)2.64 USD
- Potatoes (1 kg)2.11 USD
- Onions (1 kg)2.11 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)1.01 USD
- Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)2.06 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)21.12 USD
- Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)1.74 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)5.28 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership52.81 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child929.93 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child16722.76 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)74.82 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)127.85 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes69.71 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)22.55 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)53.77 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)2018.19 USD
- Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$0.02